Banana Nut Bread

Ingredients

• 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 3/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 4 ripe bananas (plus 1 for garnish, optional)
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup granulated white sugar
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar (packed)
• 1 large egg (at room temperature)
• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup walnuts (chopped, or more if desired)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350˚F and line an 8x4 loaf pan with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, sea salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.

3. 3

   Place 4 ripe bananas into the bowl of an electric mixer and mash well with the paddle attachment.

4. 4

   Add vegetable oil, sugars, egg, and vanilla to the mixer bowl and mix on the lowest setting for about 2 minutes.

5. 5

   Add in the flour mixture on low speed, mixing just until combined.

6. 6

   Using a rubber spatula, fold the chopped walnuts into the batter.

7. 7

   Pour into your prepared 8x4 loaf pan. If garnishing with a banana, carefully slice it in half and place it on top.

8. 8

   Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean from the highest point in the center, but with some moist bits.

9. 9

   Allow the banana bread to cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 30 minutes before removing.